Husky Happenings
September 17, 2021
Late Start day - Monday, Sept 20
On Monday, September 20, we will have our first FCS Late Start day. All FCS schools will begin an hour later in order for teachers and staff to have additional collaborative time and training. Below are specific logistics about Monday:
1. First period will begin at 9:55am.
2. Doors will open for students at 8:25am.
3. Buses will run their NORMAL time and will arrive to CMS at their NORMAL time.
4. Students who arrive between 8:25 – 9:35am will be housed in three central locations: gym, cafeteria and amphitheater. This time will be used as a study hall.
5. All students will be released from their holding location to first period at 9:35am.
6. Carpool drop off can occur from 8:25am – 9:54am. Students who arrive after 9:55am will need to check in as tardy.
Dismissal will occur at our normal time of 4pm.
Devious Licks - message from FCS
We have been made aware of a social media challenge that students across the nation and here in our school system have been engaging in that promotes the destruction, vandalism and/or theft of school property (e.g. hand sanitizers, clocks, hand dryers, fire extinguishers, etc.) as well as the posting of these items on social media platforms such as Tik Tok and Snapchat. These acts of vandalism and theft compromise the health and safety of our students and staff.
Please be advised that this behavior is a serious Student Code of Conduct infraction and very possibly, a criminal offense. Potential Student Code of Conduct infractions can include, but are not limited to, theft, unauthorized entry/trespassing and vandalism. This is a serious matter and any student found to be engaging in theft or destruction of school property will receive the most severe consequence response possible under the Student Code of Conduct as well as criminal charges where appropriate and applicable. Student Code of Conduct consequences range from up to 10 days of out of school suspension and a referral for a hearing which could result in a long term suspension or expulsion from the Fulton County School System.
FCS is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environments for all of our students and staff and we very much appreciate you discussing this concern with your student(s).
Absence excuses and notifications
Fulton County Schools has implemented an automated system that will inform parents of total number of absences for the year regardless of excused or unexcused. This is to create awareness around absences. You do not need to notify the school when you receive a notification. If you send an excuse for an absence or the school has been made aware of a positive COVID diagnosis/quarantine, the absence will be coded as excused.
Student check out process
STUDENT CHECK OUT 101: IT’S EASY! Most dismissals that occur during the school day are pre-planned and can be a smooth process following these easy steps.
1. Write a note outlining the following –who (full name please) you are checking out, why you are checking out, date and time you are checking out, then sign and give a contact number. Please write legibly. Also, please note that the latest a student should check out is 3:30 pm. This avoids conflict with buses and car pool drivers arriving for dismissal.
2. Your student should bring this note to the front office on the day of the pre-planned early dismissal. The note will be approved and will then serve as a pass out of class at the noted time. Your student is then instructed to report to the front office at your stated time so be sure this accurately represents when you want them to be at the front office.
3. Check out (and in) requires that you complete the QR code at the left front door and then ring the buzzer. We will then send your student out that door as they will have reported to the front office as instructed.
This process will help us to keep instructional time productive and with minimal interruptions.
Clinic Information
Please send in any necessary medications your student might need this school year. If your student needs an Inhaler, Epi-pen or Benadryl for Asthma, food allergies or insect bites, we especially want those in the clinic or carried by the student. All medications must have a Fulton County Schools Medication form filled out by a parent and signed by a doctor if it is for a prescription med. Also please remember to keep students home if they are not feeling well.
If your student calls you from their cell phone to report that they are not feeling well PLEASE advise them to report to the clinic. If you intend to check them out or bring them over the counter meds, they must be IN THE CLINIC, not in class, in order for them to be assisted.
Bus transportation changes
CMS Curriculum Night Information
PBIS
FCS Code of Conduct
Campus Life
Morning Intramurals
Morning Intramurals begin Tuesday, September 7. The Intramural Registration Form on the following link is all that is needed to participate https://school.fultonschools.org/ms/crabapple/Pages/Athletics.aspx. Please turn the form into Coach Thomas or Mr. Casey. A student cannot participate unless a signed form is on file.
Intramurals are each week Monday- Friday in the gym. A variety of activities are offered each week. Students may arrive at 7:45 am. An intramural leader will let students in the building at that time. A student may attend as many days as they wish as long as they have turned in the Intramural Registration Form.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Thomas (ThomasJ4@fultonschools.org), or Mr. Casey (caseye@fultonschools.org).
CMS Tennis Tryouts
Attention boys’ and girls’ Tennis players in 7th and 8th grade. The start of the middle school Tennis season is approaching. Our season starts Sep 21. We will have our county wide tournament on October 23 at South Fulton Tennis Center. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on Sep 21.
Tennis tryouts will be Tuesday, September 21 immediately after school until 5:30 pm. Bring Tennis Shoes, tennis racket, and a water to tryouts. Parents should pick up their players at the tennis courts at 5:30 pm. If interested in trying out for the team, pick up a player packet from Coach Jonsson in the gym or Click on this link to fill out the necessary forms . (These electronic forms are also located FCS Website—Athletics—Documents/Forms). All signed forms must be turned in before tryouts begin on Sep 21.Turn in all forms to Mr. Casey (room 917) or Coach Jonsson in the gym.
Note: No player will be allowed to tryout until all forms are signed and turned in which includes a recent physical signed by a health care professional on the GHSA Form.
We look forward to another fun-filled and exciting season. See Coach Jonsson in the gym with any questions or email at jonssonm@fultonschools.org
CMS clubs
CMS Media center volunteer sign up
The CMS Media Center really needs your help! Our wonderful new parapro, Jennifer Newman, is only part time and Mrs. Kowalske desperately needs a break for lunch every day! The greatest need for volunteers is during lunch, 12:00-12:45 and Monday and Friday are the preferred days. The 11-2 time slot listed is preferred, but if you can only come for part of the time, please make a note of it in the comments section. We would rather have you come for part of the time than not at all! Notes: the Covid check-in procedure adds a couple minutes to signing in, so please arrive accordingly. Also, if you have not registered as a volunteer, please visit the Fulton County Website and look for the Register as a Volunteer link under the Community tab. Thank you!
CMS Book Fair sign up
CMS BOOK FAIR
FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
Monday, September 27 - Thursday, September 30th from 8:25am-4:00pm
Friday, October 1 from 8:25am - Noon
***Volunteers Needed***
The Book Fair is approaching soon and we need your help!
2- Hour volunteer slots are still available. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0944a9ac2ea75-cmsbook3
Student Payment Information:
Please have your student bring cash, check or credit card for payment.
CMS Calendar of Events
Sept 21 - CMS Tennis tryouts
Sept 24 - CMS home Soccer Match vs Elkins Pointe
Sept 27 & 28 - CMS Volleyball Tryouts
CMS PTA News
Thank you to everyone who has already joined the PTA. If you haven’t had a chance to join, please Join PTA Now! Every dollar counts towards supporting the PTA initiatives that directly impact our school and students during these times of new and changing needs.
Don’t forget to “like” the Crabapple Middle School PTA Facebook page to stay updated with upcoming events.
Husky Helping Huskies News
What is HHH?
Huskies Helping Huskies (HHH) is a 501(c)(3) organization at Crabapple Middle School. The mission of HHH is to help aid students (and by extension, their families) in need at CMS. HHH partners with CMS and PTA in efforts to assist students during their middles school years.
Our primary focus is to address hunger and increase school engagement. Students recommended to the HHH program receive daily snacks, school supplies, toiletries, and support for unique needs of our students and their families. Students in this program will also have the opportunity to participate in "Shop with a Hero Holiday Event" and receive "Summer is Here Care Packages".
The HHH program is confidential and relies on in-kind donations from individuals and local businesses, private contributions, grants, and parent volunteers.
Ways to help:
***Donate individually wrapped snacks
***Participate in HHH food drives
***Volunteer at special events
***Donate monetary funds through private contributions
***Utilize your company's match program to benefit HHH
***Organize a gas, or grocery gift card drive with your club or organization.
***Donations can be made via paypal at hhh.cms@gmail.com
*** Amazon Smile- smile.amazon.com - select HUSKIES HELPING HUSKIES
*** PayPal QR Code (attached)
Consider a Sponsorship:
$500 = One year support of two siblings
$300 = One year support for a student
$100 = Holiday Event for a student
$50 = Snack and Meal support for a student
$25 = School Supplies for a student
Community News
RHS Girls Junior Hornets Basketball
For any girls interested in playing Junior Hornet Basketball:
- Skill workouts are being held all through September.
- Tryouts will take place October 3rd
- For more info, check out the Roswell Basketball website.
Information resources
Facebook - Get up to date information regarding school events and activities by joining the “Crabapple Middle School” Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/261011121066744/members/
Crabapple Middle website - The CMS website has a monthly calendar on the bottom right corner of the front page. Also find teacher contact information, forms, past “Husky Happenings” newsletters, and other important news here http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/crabapple/Pages/.aspx
PTA Website - Check out the CMS-PTA website for additional information regarding the PTA at CMS. Find information regarding volunteering at the school, special programs and upcoming events here www.cms-pta.org
Twitter - Follow Crabapple Middle or many of our staff members on Twitter for postings of events and things happening around our school.